Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-03-19
legislative Proceedings.
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final scenes. At nearly eleven o'clock th
business was completed and the formal an
nouucements made to both Houses, each
the other, and to the Governor, that the legis
lature was ready to adjourn without day.
This session has been one of many persona
Friendships. extended and kindly social inter
course. OF personal animosities there hav
been few of enmities it can be truthful
said there were none. As the hour OF disso
luton approached, the interest became in
tense, and the smiles of mirth gave place t
feelings of sadness.
Suddenly Mr.. Scott of Clifton arose au
addressed the House. His words were:
Mr.Clerk and Gentlemen Our work as leg
islators is accomplished, and now that the tim
to which we have looked forward with sue
Joyous anticipation has at last arrive ], hop
fulfilled mingles sadness with our rejoicing
sorrow that the pleasant associations OF thl
session must now be forever sundered. Ou
session has been long our labors arduous
our contests often keen; but it has been th
heat of honest conviction, and honest convle
ton never harbors ill-will when it has ms
and usht conviction equally honest
In this brief moment ere we part, it i
fitting that we should tender to our Speake
the thanks justly due him from the member
Of this House, and 1t is also fitting that
representing the minority, should convey
not only to the Speaker but to his politca
associates on the floor of the House, on
thanks for the uniform courtesy and kindness
the fairness and justice with which we bav
been treated. Al the beginning of the SEES
sion the lis of committees, as announced
by the Speaker, gave promise that there
should be no discrimination between Troji
and Tyrian. To the honor OF the Speaker
10 tie honor of this House, that promise has
been fulfilled. Long has been our session
and but for the ability and energy with which
our presiding officer has pushed forward til,
affairs Of State, it would have been still further
protracted. For this we, on behalf of the
public, thank him. No member, however
inexperienced or difiident, has sought the eye
of the Speaker and found it wandering. For
this we, as individuals, thank him.
| desire to offer resolution which l will
shortly read, and | move its adoption by a
unanimous and a rising vote. l offer this
resolution and | hope it will be adopted, no,
in the fulfilment of mere formal du'y, moi
in Difference to any ancient custom, but be-
cause it voices alike the impulsive feelings
of the heart and the cool judgment OF the
head rot to honor our Speaker, for he who
has so worthiy filled that high position has
honored the Speakers chair by his acceptance.
1t is rather to honor ourselves by showing to
the world both our ability and our disposition
10 appreciate the ork of public servant
who has been at once diligent and faithful
Resolved. That we hereby tender to the
Honorable Charles E. Littlefield our thanks
for the distinguished ability, the uniform
and the dignity and impartiality with
which he has presided over the deliberations
Of this House. Prolonged applause
Mr.. Dlckey of Fort Kent, the Oldest
member of the House, seconded the resolve,
and in doing so made these remarks:
Mr.. Clerk and Gentlemen of the
House of Representatives We met
here as strangers-met as represen.
justly be styled the Peoples Legislature. I'm
prisonment for debt has been abandoned, and
judicial murder, or the death penalty, has
been stricken from our statutes. Surely
these alone are glories enough for a lasting
monument to US, and may say as did our
honored statesman, Hamlin "Lord, now
lettest thou thy servant depart in peace"
During onr long ard patient labors
together, we have cultivated for each other a
lasting friendship and have felt depth of
set of evening, glow of pure affection TO,
each other, and an ardent love and admra
ton for our Speaker Surely no former pre-
siding officer has more fully satisfied the
members of the House of Representatives.
dgniied impartial as he is. His force tt
accomplish, his cordial greeting, his glow o.
mlrth, his quick decision, his love of right il
al! his Official course, endear him to US. A.
members, one to another, party has blended
in love. Kindness has guided US in the mos
fierce debate
Allow me, as the "senior" member of thu
House, to thank you for your great kin Ines.
to me, and your unanimous support in al
NV measures for the relief and benefit of m,
people
Our separation so aLidcs and flies,
That those residing here go vet with nc;
An l. home fleeing, here abide with thee.
lapplause1.
Mr.. Barker:
Mr. Clerk and gentlemen of the House
After long and very pleasant session. tn,
'me has now come when we are about to de
part and return to our respective homes will
feelings of mingled SORROW and gladness.
feel that it is my duty, as | assure you it i
my pleasure, to raise my voice here in trbut,
to the gentleman who has done so much t,
make this session pleasant to US. | aliude t.
our Speaker.
BY his great ability, by his strict fidelity
he has won in the minds OF the members O
this House the profoundest esteem. But h
has won, also, gentlemen, what | believe h.
appreciates more, what believe is dearer t.
him than that; by his kindly courtesy, by hi
fairness and impartiality, he has won a plac,
in the affection Of our hearts which no tim,
can ever eiface. | predict for him, gentle
men, bright, a brilliant, AID a happy future
And | think | echo the sentiment of th
House in saying that the best wish cal
possibly accord him. as he goes from thu
speakers chair, is that his future may be a,
bright, as brilliant and as happy as know
the House of Representatives that is nov
about to disappear from view would unani
mously accord him by their votes. APP
plause
Mr.. Marley:
Mr. Clerk most heartily endorse tn
resolution introduced by my friend from
Clifton. Many prominent men and macy o
the noted men in public life who have &C
CURED national reputation. have been Speak
ers of the Maine House Of Representatives
| know, sir, that l do not use the language o
exaegeration when l say that no man eve
presided over the deliberations Of the Hous,
with more care for the rights of every mem
Der. with greater impartiality, with more
earnest desire to faithfully administer tn,
rules, or with greater success 10 despstchin,
business, than has the distinguished Speaker
of this House. He will carry with hi,i
through life the warm friendship Of all tn,
members over whose deliberations he ha
presided.
We have been associated during a session
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